Job summary
We are looking to appoint a substantive elective and emergency care Ear, Nose and Throat Consultant. The post holder will undertake duties in general Ear, Nose and Throat surgery with a specialist interest in Paediatrics ENT and Otology.
The post holder along with the other ENT Consultants, will be responsible for the efficient organization and effective management of the Head and Neck Service and general ENT patients (adult and Paediatrics). This role will require the post holder to be willing to work across regional network.
The post at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is currently in negotiation to be integrated into Black Country network, which involves working at The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust, Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust. The job plan includes approximately 20% of total PAs working offsite at one of the hospital sites mentioned above.
The post will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities per week and includes on call 1:5 weekday nights at Walsall Hospital. As Walsall operates a five-day service only Monday to Friday. All emergencies needing admission after 5pm on weekends are admitted to New Cross Hospital. (The network rota is 1:14)
Paediatrics work in week is accommodated in the paediatric unit at Walsall and surgery undertaken within the hospital's main emergency theatre. At the weekend, paediatrics is accommodated within the paediatric facilities available at New cross Hospital. The ENT department have a robust programme for mentoring the new Consultant appointment.
Closing date: 30th November 2023
Interviews: 5th January 2024
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for ensuring a commitment in providing a high-quality ENT service to patients by continual development of practice in the light of research evidence and by audit against Clinical standards;
- To provide advice to primary and secondary care colleagues in other specialties in relation to ENT problems and overseeing the internal referrals assessed by SpRs;
- To provide a comprehensive outpatient service from clinics, including the management of patients referred as suspected Head and Neck cancers.Such patients will receive their diagnostics at Walsall and if suspicious, will be discussed at MDT prior to tertiary referral to the cancer centre.Benign conditions will continue to be managed at Walsall;
- To support teaching and training of junior medical staff, medical students, and Postgraduate Medical Education in general. The Trust will strongly Support and allow time for CPD for the Successful candidate.
- To support and encourage audit and research and develop close links with academic initiatives.
- To actively participate in CME and personal development programmes;
- To support the on-going development of services for ENT Surgery, liaising with community and primary care services;
About us
Looking for a full-time Consultant in the Ear, Nose and Throat Department with a specialist interest in Paediatrics ENT and Otology, based at Walsall Manor Hospital.
The ENT Department has five Consultant Surgeons, one visiting Head & Neck Consultant from The Royal Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust (New cross). The post will be contracted for 10 Programmed Activities per week and included on call 1:6 weekday nights at Walsall Hospital. Walsall operates a five-day service only Monday to Friday. All emergencies needing admission after 5pm on weekends are admitted to New cross Hospital (the network rota is 1:14).
The post at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is currently in negotiation to be integrated into Black Country network. The job plan may involve approximately 20% of total PAs working offsite.
We are looking for a candidate with a commitment to excellence in team working and relationships, who can also demonstrate good leadership skills and be able to work with enthusiasm.
Applicants should possess full GMC registration, FRCS (or equivalent) and either already be on the Specialist Register or be within approximately 6 months of receiving their Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at the time of interview.
The successful candidate will be appointed under the current terms and conditions of service for NHS Consultants. Full consideration will be given to applicants who wish to apply for a reduced/part time contract.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the provision of elective and emergency work of the ENT surgical service;
- To provide, with the other Consultant Surgeons, within ENT surgical service at Walsall Manor Hospital operating a system of mutual out of hours cover to include the provision of prospective cover for the annual and study leave of colleagues;
- To be available to provide advice to GPs by telephone whilst working as the on call Consultant;
- Any research carried out by the post holder will be conducted in accordance with available resources and guidelines laid down by the Local Research Ethics Committee. The post holder will also be involved in regular clinical audit;
- To liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities of the hospital.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate in the provision of elective and emergency work of the ENT surgical service;
- To provide, with the other Consultant Surgeons, within ENT surgical service at Walsall Manor Hospital operating a system of mutual out of hours cover to include the provision of prospective cover for the annual and study leave of colleagues;
- To be available to provide advice to GPs by telephone whilst working as the on call Consultant;
- Any research carried out by the post holder will be conducted in accordance with available resources and guidelines laid down by the Local Research Ethics Committee. The post holder will also be involved in regular clinical audit;
- To liaise with medical staff in other specialties and participate in the regular clinical meetings and other postgraduate activities of the hospital.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensable
- FRCS/MRCS (ENT) or equivalent;
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Ear, Nose and Throat (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- CCT or CESR
Desirable
- Training Experience and able to cover Consultant duties
CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of conducting Clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making.
- Sub specialist interest in Paediatrics ENT and Otology
- Specialty training or fixed term programme in EAR, Nose and Throat, or equivalent experience and competence.
Desirable
Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
- Experience of pathway redesign
RESEARCH
Essential
- Interest in actively developing research within the specialty.
- Evidence of research experience and published work.
- Evidence of personal development
PROFESSIONAL AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM WORKING
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and interest in IBD Surgery
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to participate in the training of Junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in education and training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full GMC Registration and licensable
- FRCS/MRCS (ENT) or equivalent;
- Evidence of Higher Specialist Training in Ear, Nose and Throat (or be within 6 months of confirmed entry from date of interview)
- CCT or CESR
Desirable
- Training Experience and able to cover Consultant duties
CLINICAL EFFECTIVENESS AND EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Experience of conducting Clinical audit
- Ability to use the evidence base and clinical audit to support decision making.
- Sub specialist interest in Paediatrics ENT and Otology
- Specialty training or fixed term programme in EAR, Nose and Throat, or equivalent experience and competence.
Desirable
Innovation and Service Improvement Experience
Essential
- An understanding of the current NHS environment, particularly in relation to reforms, initiatives, and issues.
- Experience of pathway redesign
RESEARCH
Essential
- Interest in actively developing research within the specialty.
- Evidence of research experience and published work.
- Evidence of personal development
PROFESSIONAL AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM WORKING
Essential
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and within a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience and interest in IBD Surgery
MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.
- Ability to plan strategically and to exercise sound judgements when faced with conflicting pressures.
- Ability to participate in the training of Junior medical staff.
Desirable
- Evidence of participation in education and training
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
